Using an Escape Box in Continuing Nursing Education for Multidisciplinary Emergency Preparedness

Area of Science:

• Medical Education
• Nursing Practice
• Teamwork and Collaboration

Background:

• Traditional continuing education methods may not fully engage all participants.
• Developing effective strategies for multidisciplinary team training is crucial for patient safety.
• Inpatient nursing skills days require innovative approaches to maximize learning.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the effectiveness of an escape box as an innovative teaching method.
• To assess the impact of the escape box on learner engagement and knowledge.
• To promote teamwork and collaboration among a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

Main Methods:

• Implementation of an escape box activity during an inpatient nursing skills day.
• Inclusion of 75 participants: nurses, respiratory therapists, and advanced practice nurses.
• Focus on learning goals related to knowledge, teamwork, and emergency situation response.

Main Results:

• The escape box format significantly increased learner engagement.
• Participants demonstrated enhanced learning through active participation.
• The method fostered a collaborative approach to emergency scenarios.

Conclusions:

• An escape box is an effective teaching methodology for continuing education.
• This innovative format enhances engagement and learning in multidisciplinary teams.
• Escape rooms can be successfully adapted for healthcare professional development.